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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,385 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 363,000.
Published: Friday, April 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Slovakia cannot be a closed island of the vaccinated. We need to view vaccination globally
People should not fear their residence status will be an issue at the vaccination centre, human rights lawyer says.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:50:01 +0000
State controllers make decision on Sputnik V, the ministry remains silent
Promised supply of Russian vaccines for March has not arrived in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Pregnant women are entitled to new benefit
The sum starts at €215,50.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Coalition gets second chance one day before Easter holidays
A calculator will provide an estimation of when it will be your turn for vaccination. Journey by train between Bratislava and Prague will take longer.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Memories of a meditative Easter in Bratislava
The deep silence of Christ’s death night made me want to forget history, writes former Fulbright scholar and author Andrew Giarelli.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Revenues receive a blow. Shops, restaurants and hotels report major gap
Foreign trade and industrial production still on a positive wave.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:50:02 +0000
President appointed the cabinet of Eduard Heger, called for empathy
The labour minister has yet to be appointed, Sme Rodina is reconsidering the nomination.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Increasing number of people in Slovakia have encountered Covid
About 7 percent of respondents in the recent poll say they know a person who died of the virus.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Parents and employees on sick leave will receive more from state
The amendment adopted by the parliament also specify conditions for receiving the Covid surcharge.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Hong Kong protests inspired Slovak artist during his work on the film Justice League
Slovak visual effects artist Vladimír Valovič has worked on box-office hits such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Matovič is the new finance minister. What is expected of him?
Finance is a powerful department in the government.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000
Who will stay and who will be replaced in the new government?
Most of the ministers of the Igor Matovič cabinet will continue under Eduard Heger.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000
President Čaputová appointed the new cabinet
The labour minister has yet to be appointed, Sme Rodina is reconsidering the nomination.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,304 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 362,000.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Slovak economy to reach pre-crisis levels by the end of this year
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Find allegories of Faith, Hope, Love and Holy Script in the Church of Clarisses
The church became the seat of a legal academy and a Catholic school.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
National emergency still valid
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:50:03 +0000
News digest: National emergency is constitutional and remains in place
President will appoint the new cabinet tomorrow. Last chance to get counted in the online census. Slovakia defeated Russia in the World Cup qualifier.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
National emergency remains in place
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Despite a complicated first quarter, the economy will develop positively
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Churches will be open for “individual spiritual care”
The cabinet approved new exceptions from the curfew and prolonged rapid test validity.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:20:03 +0000
Bratislava is searching for mosquito hunters
The capital wants to fight the annoying insect in an environmentally-friendly way, asking people to take part.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000
The state is unable to fine drivers for missing e-stickers. MPs failed to remedy the error
60 days is too short for a fine for drivers on highways without e-stickers.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Czech Made: The Jawa motorcycle
Few Czechoslovak products have been as internationally successful as the Jawa motorcycle. For a period of more than a decade the company’s models dominated their respective international markets, while at the same time helping Czechoslovak racers w...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Matovič as No. 2. Will Slovakia see conflict between him and Heger?
Support of the 53-strong OĽaNO caucus is likely to play a role.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Archeological exploration results in unique findings
Archeologists found some remains of a Gothic house cellar.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
Slovakia will have its first geothermal power plant
Žiar basin is ideal for such a project, says the company that will construct the power plant.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
High-level corruption and threats against minorities. US report evaluates human rights practices in Slovakia
Slovakia alongside its closest allies and partners is considering improving human rights and democracy as a central pillar of its interest and value policies at home and also abroad.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Sp...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
BUSINES FOCUS: Covid-19 pandemic changes way of education
Online education, requirements for new skills, home schooling and language learning during the Covid-19 era are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator